The Good House
Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 30, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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60
Screen RantRachel LaBonteSep 29, 2022
For all its more serious moments, The Good House actually feels a lot like comfort food. It could be due to the vivid community the filmmakers have built, or because of Weaver's multifaceted performance. It also could be because, at its core, The Good House is about inner growth and the value in appreciating loved ones. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubMark KeizerSep 29, 2022
Weaver is so forceful and present she can plow through the movie’s flaws until we fail to notice them. For a film about denial, that sounds about right. Read full review
50
The New York TimesTeo BugbeeSep 29, 2022
The trouble with this cinematic Trojan horse is that the superficial blandness dominates the frame. It’s hard to feel the story’s stakes when the images are always indicating no danger ahead. Read full review
50
Washington PostPat PaduaSep 27, 2022
The Good House has a lot of potential and features some attractive amenities, including dramatic conflict and a seasoned cast. But like a subpar property, it just doesn’t show well in a highly competitive market. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorSep 18, 2021
If you can ignore an ending ripped straight from the AA playbook, there’s minor fun to be had along the way. Read full review
42
IndieWireDavid EhrlichSep 18, 2021
Like its heroine and namesake, The Good House is a drama that strives to sell itself as a sly and vaguely supernatural comedy for adults. And like Hildy, the film waits far too long to relinquish that happy-go-lucky idea of itself. Read full review
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